Words With A MAD Coach
”Welcome to ’Words With A MAD Coach,’ the everyday man’s podcast for combat sports. In this podcast, we explore the minds and journeys of fighters, dissect their techniques, and delve into the strategies that make them champions. Our MAD (Motivated And Determined) Coach shares invaluable insights, training tips, and motivational stories, all aimed at inspiring both aspiring fighters and dedicated fans alike.
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Episodes
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Posture (Foundational Work)Posture is the structure that allows every movement to exist without collapse, giving the fighter a stable platform to see, think, and act. When posture is correct, energy transfers cleanly through the body, making strikes sharper, defenses tighter, and transitions effortless rather than forced. Lose posture, and everything else—position, timing, distance, and balance—starts negotiating instead of commanding.
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
I speak with Sensei Jackson from the Black Belt Leadership Academy about the Training Workshop conducted over the weekend.
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Welcome back to Words with the Mad Coach. Today we’re stepping into the ecosystem — and it’s alive. Fight For It 27 is shaping up, the Grady Cole Center is calling, and the regional scene is starting to feel different. You can sense it. The rivalries are built in now. The teams have identities. The names mean something. This isn’t just a card announcement — this is momentum.
We’re talking smart promotion, why local fighters matter, how fans want to be part of the show, and what separates a champion from a legacy. We’re breaking down emotion in combat sports, GOAT debates, and why chasing records might be the wrong move. And somewhere in all of that, we’re asking the bigger question — are we recognizing our own legends the way we should? This is bigger than one fight. This is culture. Let’s get into it.
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Fight For It 27. Regional MMA. Internet beef and politics. Today's Martial Artist
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Talking Points:
Fight For It 27
Bad Bunny
Super Bowl
MAD Coach Training Series
MMA News
Upcoming Events
Friday Feb 06, 2026
Friday Feb 06, 2026
Osvaldo Gonzales and Gustavo Estebam step in to replace Jake Valdes for the training workshop this Saturday at Schell Shock BJJ
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
No one’s coming to save the day.No speech fixes missed reps.No highlight replaces quiet hours on the mat.
This room doesn’t run on motivation.It runs on consistency.On showing up when it’s boring.On correcting details when nobody’s watching.
The fighters feel everything—your focus, your drift, your discipline.The room reflects you.Your habits become their habits.Your standards become their ceiling.
So cut the noise.Stop negotiating with excuses.Get back to the work.
Do your job.
Friday Jan 23, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026